GCC Common Customs Tariff · HS code · HS 8531.80

8531.80.20.00.00

8531.80.20.00.00: Other sound or visual signalling apparatus: Flat panel display devices (including LCD, Electro Luminescence, Plasma, Vacuum-Fluorescence and other technologies) for products falling within ITA of heading 85.31_x000D_

Other sound or visual signalling apparatus

✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: GCC Common Customs Tariff, in force from 1 January 2025 · checked on 24 October 2026

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Importing into GCC

Customs duty Free standard rate depends on the country of origin

Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.

Same subheading in other tariffs

8531.80 Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus: other apparatus

UK Free – 2% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 1% EU Free – 2.2% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 1.1% Türkiye Free – 2.2% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 1.5% USA Free – 1.3% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 0.7% Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines Mexico Free – 15% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 8.8% Brazil 16.2% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Argentina 18% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 12 tariff lines · average 1.7% Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line Taiwan Free General (MFN) 8 tariff lines Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line North Macedonia Free – 15% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 10% Nigeria 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line

GCC lines: 8531.80

Binding rulings for similar goods

Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.

  • N365585 U.S. CBP 8 October 2026 · 8531.80.90.51

    The tariff classification of a signaling device from China

  • N362045 U.S. CBP 16 June 2026 · 8531.80.90.51

    The tariff classification of a concealed weapons detection system from Mexico

  • N345806 U.S. CBP 19 February 2025 · 8531.80.90.51

    The tariff classification of a hot line proximity detector from Japan

  • N340920 U.S. CBP 1 July 2024 · 8531.80.90.51

    The tariff classification and country of origin of metal detector systems

  • 600014520 HMRC 29 January 2026 – 28 January 2029 · 8531 80 70 00

    The product is a Class 1 eye-safe infrared laser sensor designed to detect high-visibility safety apparel that contains retroreflective tape. It is primarily used on mobile industrial equipment, such as forklifts and other vehicles operating in warehouses, factories, and loading areas, to help…

  • 600012544 HMRC 14 April 2025 – 13 April 2028 · 8531 80 70 00

    The product is electronic bite alarm. This alerts anglers when the fish has taken the bait. The electronics are housed in a plastic case. The angler rests the rod with the line running through to the alarm. Works by sensing when there is tension or movement on the fishing line which triggers the…

26 rulings in total for this code

Legal notes

Chapter notes: Chapter 85 →

HS code 8531.80.20.00.00 is a line of the GCC Common Customs Tariff under HS subheading 8531.80 (electric sound or visual signalling apparatus: other apparatus).

The customs duty is free, and quantities are declared in Pieces/Units.

For the same subheading, the UK duty is 0%–2%, the EU duty is 0%–2.2%, the Türkiye duty is 0%–2.2%, the US duty is 0%–1.3%, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is 0%–15%, the Brazil duty is 16.2%, the Argentina duty is 18%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is 0%–5%, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is free, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 0%–15% and the Nigeria duty is 10%.

The GCC states imported goods of subheading 8531.80 worth US$92m in 2024; the largest supplier was the United States, and the United Kingdom ranked 5th with US$4m.

Questions and answers

What is the GCC import duty for HS code 8531.80.20.00.00?

The customs duty in the GCC Common Customs Tariff is free; the supplementary unit is Pieces/Units. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.

Where does the GCC import these goods from?

For subheading 8531.80 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was the United States (US$22m), followed by China.

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Typical products

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